Sustainability
July 7, 2025
Green solutions are at the core of the new utility. Image credit: Global Fashion Agenda
By Zach James
Nonprofit fashion sustainability organization Global Fashion Agenda and global consulting firm Deloitte are partnering to help those within the industry find areas of ecological improvement.
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